"King Spruce" by Holman Day is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the timber industry and its various players, focusing on Dwight Wade, a young man navigating the complexities of love and ambition within the oppressive atmosphere of lumber barons and their influence over the woods and the townspeople. The narrative sets the stage for conflict between Wade and figures of authority, notably John Barrett, the powerful "King Spruce" of the logging world, and the Honorable Pulaski D. Britt, showcasing themes of class struggle, integrity, and human desire. The opening of the novel introduces Dwight Wade as he makes his way to "Castle Cut 'Em," the headquarters of the Umcolcus Lumbering and Log-driving Association. He feels out of place among the rough men waiting to speak to the Honorable John Barrett, who serves as the gatekeeper to futures in logging. As Wade arrives, he becomes privy to the frustrations and policies of the lumber industry, marked by the
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"SQUIRE PHIN" "UP IN MAINE" "KIN O' KTAADN" ETC.
ILLUSTRATED BY E. ROSCOE SHRADER
NEW YORK AND LONDON HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS
Copyright, 1908, by HARPER & BROTHERS.
_All rights reserved._
Published April, 1908.
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